Frullania nepalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
1202283
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Lehm. & Lindenb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 422 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201621
Common Names
- Frullania nepalensis
- Nepal Frullania
- Frullania Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania nepalensis (also called Nepal Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells, and a single row of marginal underleaves. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania nepalensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an astringent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania nepalensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania nepalensis is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady forests. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will need more frequent watering in this situation.
Where to Find Frullania nepalensis
Frullania nepalensis is found in the Himalayan region of Nepal.
Species in the Frullania genus
Frullania hodgsoniae, Frullania colliculosa, Frullania clandestina, Frullania truncatistyla, Frullania parhamii, Frullania knightbridgei, Frullania bolanderi, Frullania brittoniae, Frullania californica, Frullania catalinae, Frullania chilcootiensis, Frullania cobrensis, Frullania donnellii, Frullania eboracensis, Frullania franciscana, Frullania inflata, Frullania jackii, Frullania kunzei, Frullania oakesiana, Frullania obcordata, Frullania plana, Frullania riparia, Frullania selwyniana, Frullania tamarisci, Frullania asagrayana, Frullania atrata, Frullania beyrichiana, Frullania brasiliensis, Frullania breuteliana, Frullania convoluta, Frullania crispiloba, Frullania cuencensis, Frullania ericoides, Frullania gibbosa, Frullania chodatii, Frullania mexicana, Frullania intumescens, Frullania lindenbergii, Frullania microcephala, Frullania moritziana, Frullania pluricarinata, Frullania riojaneirensis, Frullania semivillosa, Frullania triquetra, Frullania winteri, Frullania apiculata, Frullania deppii, Frullania miradorensis, Frullania turfosa, Frullania hamiflora,
Species in the Frullaniaceae family
Frullania hodgsoniae, Frullania colliculosa, Frullania clandestina, Frullania truncatistyla, Frullania parhamii, Frullania knightbridgei, Frullania bolanderi, Frullania brittoniae, Frullania californica, Frullania catalinae, Frullania chilcootiensis, Frullania cobrensis, Frullania donnellii, Frullania eboracensis, Frullania franciscana, Frullania inflata, Frullania jackii, Frullania kunzei, Frullania oakesiana, Frullania obcordata, Frullania plana, Frullania riparia, Frullania selwyniana, Frullania tamarisci, Frullania asagrayana, Frullania atrata, Frullania beyrichiana, Frullania brasiliensis, Frullania breuteliana, Frullania convoluta, Frullania crispiloba, Frullania cuencensis, Frullania ericoides, Frullania gibbosa, Frullania chodatii, Frullania mexicana, Frullania intumescens, Frullania lindenbergii, Frullania microcephala, Frullania moritziana, Frullania pluricarinata, Frullania riojaneirensis, Frullania semivillosa, Frullania triquetra, Frullania winteri, Frullania apiculata, Frullania deppii, Frullania miradorensis, Frullania turfosa, Frullania hamiflora,
References
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200465: Based on data supplied by Bryonames